The 2016 Olympic games kick off Friday, August 5, on WSAV. All eyes will be on Rio, but in Savannah the spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into town this weekend as Performance Initiatives, Inc. hosts its Community Open House in honor of Olympic Day.

It’s one of more than 2,000 events taking place across the country this month designed to engage young people and promote the ideals of the Olympic movement.

June 18, from 10 am to 1 pm, join Performance Initiative’s for a FREE celebration featuring an exhibition and demonstration from the Coastal Empire weightlifting team, a gymnastic demonstration, game stations with Olympic history, and arts and crafts.

The event takes place at 2021 Tennessee Ave.

For more information, check out their Facebook page or call: (912)507-7106 .